Day I Scammed My Family! | Saying Goodbye..

[@KirstyM100]

Aussie here - Sprite is a "brand" of lemonade. We can get other brands of lemonade too - and for us, lemonade is carbonated. A Cobb dip uses a Cobb loaf - a large round bread. You cut the middle out and cut into pieces, then make a cheesy dip and put it in the oven (bread cubes too) you can then use the bread cubes to dip into the cheese dip and then tear the bread and keep dipping. It's the best

[@fever4flavor]

That's the same way we make Spinach dip. We use Hawaiian bread.

[@ednanelson1897]

I make a spinach or vegetable dip like that. It’s also good with an artichoke and spinach dip. Delicious 😋

[@janellewatson1191]

Our cobl9afs usually have a few cheese s we make spinach or cheese n bacon there is a Lot of filling s there the go to .Yes many Lemonades in Australia 🇦🇺 all Carbonated can't wait for use to try it❤

[@santiedormehl3042]

Crystal Im a Mom of two boys. One is already grown up. I love the way you talk to your kids, the way you explain things to them. Your patience with your kids. And most of all how you take part in all the physical activities. You go down the slides with them, climb walls with them go on scary rides with them. I so wish I did all those things with my kids when I was younger. Your kids are so Blessed with both you and Aaron .

[@cathymcenearney9903]

A Crazy Pieces and Crazy Middles vacation would be so epic. From watching everyone's faces in the new house, you can tell how much happier everyone is. Love it!

[@sherri-iw8xq]

I think having a movie night with the big screen, popcorn, snacks, sodas, etc for the neighbours would be fantastic🤗🤗 Just ask that they bring their own chairs. I really think that would go well with everyone and be a lot of fun 🤗🤗🤗

[@shelleymullin9032]

That would be a great idea and if they included the crazy middles they could bring their screen as well and do a double showing. Movie theater children on one end movie geared for the idols teens on the other end.

[@itshollywoodhindi]

Please pray for Indian christians specially from manipur india😢😢😢😢

[@skylernoelleslack937]

Yes this would be awesome!

[@marioneveni6228]

To hear that you have great neighbors within your community that you are living in now is fantastic to hear. It's nice to be living in a area where you and all your family all feel welcomed I do hope that the tiny homes works out for you and the family, especially for Jamie, she is extremely excited to be getting her own space, but also close to home, so that she can still have her independence and be close to the family. I hope everyone is having a great start to the new year and that the week goes well for all. Take care

[@cattabyss]

I don't think they had that treatment in their gated community, and I believe I heard Aaron was even on the hoa or something. Crazy how different communities can be even if the same city.

[@sghost6652]

No one should be hating on you Bella or anyone, glad you blocked, don't keep people who don't lift ya up! You touch ya hair and stick ya tongue out as much as you want its your body and life x

[@ChristineKulijof]

I don't know how anybody can hate on you Bella. You are the the most beautiful, sweet, kind breath of fresh air. You r driven. You have such a sweet personality. In my life I know some beautiful sweet girls who r being bullied. There honestly isn't anything wrong with them. I just don't understand how people can be so mean. My best advice to you is always know you are a good person. If you know that then nobody can hurt you.

[@valerieherrera8516]

💯💯❤

[@valsheppard216]

Check your bank statement if the girls thought it went through. We once had a shop assistant swipe one card, and then just added the quantity of 8 on the till, so we paid, but each card was not actually activated by being swiped.

[@finleyandfriends8332]

Saying goodbye is the worst frfr ❤ glad she will be back 🎉

[@deedeew4040]

This was nice of Mark. Mark is the cat's meow. I wish I could be as frugal as Mark.

[@linnyloo256]

I love Mark! That was a gift from the heart! Love his sense of humor and his being frugal! Joanne you did so great with all of your kids!

[@valerieherrera8516]

Agree but I can't reuse a water bottle that long 😂

[@b.ritakalahiki2556]

CRYSTAL & AARON, I LOVE ❤ YOUR FAMILY.... Crystal, I love how you explain about Aurora speech problem and happy to hear that she's receiving speech therapy a couple of times a week. I work with Special needs students in the Special Education department and Special Olympics for 35 years and absolutely ❤ love what I do. Continue doing and supporting your children in whatever interests they want. 😊

[@bethelin]

DONT EVER EXPLAIN YOURSELF TO ANYONE ELSE? There’s 2 ways In or Out The ones that pick OUT SOMETIMES HURT 💕 There are way too many people places & joyful time ahead “ Life is for living 💕So live life 😇 Go Make Your DREAMS COME TRUE ✈️ No matter where your family lives THATS WHERE always be your HOME

[@tammydowns9599]

Aurora has improved so much just since I've been watching you. She's such a sweet little girl. And I LOVE THE WAY YOU LOVE CHRISTMAS! I LOVE IT LIKE YOU DO. ♥

[@Karrieanna]

I absolutely love the Middles. Their littles are so sweet. ❤️

[@nikamirulizzat]

Please make the holiday happen. It would be nice to see both families and all the family members go for a holiday together. To see how loud, crazy and happy everyone’s is bonding and do some activities together, it will be blast! Btw love the crazy’s pieces & middles family. Hugs and love all the way from Malaysia ❤❤❤🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾

[@itshollywoodhindi]

Where is alex

[@bnallen5078]

​@@itshollywoodhindi Working and he lives with his girlfriend now.

[@santiedormehl3042]

Imagine 50 people travel together. I will ran far away.

[@traceylovespyrex]

COB LOAF recipe. Finely dice onion garlic and bacon and fry. In a saucepan combine the fried mixture with two blocks of cream cheese and add a packet of french onion soup mix, combine. You can also add capsicum and corn and gherkins or whatever strikes your fancy. Hollow out a cob loaf and pour the mixture in and place in the oven until the loaf is toasted. Break apart the pieces you took out of the loaf and toast them too. Then you use the bread pieces and the loaf itself to dip in the mixture. It is so good. It will without a doubt become a family favourite.

[@janellewatson1191]

Most Australians use multiple cheeses

[@HollyWolfStudios]

I like the new house better because it feels like a part of the community architecturally. The big "fancy" one was only home because you made it one. Without a family it feels cold and separate from the people, the land, and the heart of the greater Mesa community. With or without fresh paint its perfect. Enjoy!

[@bettysale2861]

I agree Crystal. It's never too early to tell kids body part names. One problem with that is Child Services is against them knowing at a young age. My adopted granddaughter was the only young child in a family of teenagers, her Mother and us Grandparents. CPS was called because she used proper names and she talked like an older child. We told them she was only around older people so why wouldn't she talk like us. She was special education kid. They soak up what they are around all the time. You are a great Mother. Get the main part of the house in order first. Let the bedrooms go and let the kids help pick out what they want, within reason. ❤❤❤

[@cattabyss]

Body part names are very important when it comes to health care and also for mandatory reporting. For instance, parents often use "cute" names to describe their private parts, and if the child has been harmed, they can't convey what happened properly because they never learned the correct terminology. This can lead to the case being thrown out, doctors not taking them seriously, etc etc. It's a serious issue.

[@laminimanadadepaloma]

Relax Crystal, You can't be stressed out about the little things, your family is better in the new house, it looks like they all love it. Everything Will be like You want it in time, enjoy the process. Everything good takes time to be good, You are a perfectionist so trust that. Love to all.

[@rhondaschell1648]

I tend to have the music either low or off entirely. I teach middle school life skills students, and by the end of the day, I need the silence. Also, lately I've been listening to books as I drive. Love your channels!

[@JustBethTrying]

Same! As a retired adapted curriculum teacher, I needed that quiet!

[@Zimhart22]

Aw you guys dancing was so cute!! I absolutely love your relationship, partnership everything.

[@robynhigginbotham6468]

Way to give back to the kiddos, Grinch!!!! Blessings for a great new year!

[@RégineBENJAMIN-g1u]

from the last video, Savannah and her sweatshirt hoodie New York.... from NYC with love from far away Paris, France... I can't catch up with all you children and I love you ALL so much... if I could tell you how much I encourage you all and love y'all for sharing really great moments.

[@katrina4690]

Lol "WOW, yall know how to do that?" -Haley 😂 Girl, we r not old as sin! ❤❤❤😂

[@LoriMahoney-d5v]

So nice of the Grinch to bring new gift cards to the kids 😊

[@tinglelingaling6]

Not done watching the video but I wanted to say... Aurora is doing amazing compared to where she started. I understand a lot. Sometimes I will rewind and listen a few times before I get it. If she says it again I remember and get it. She improves everyday.

[@daphnelegall8303]

Crystal you're the funniest coolest mom ever. That grinch costume was hilarious I couldn't stop laughing, it's a good thing you forgot the mask. Happy new year to you guys, it was so nice seeing Arianna for the holidays.

[@TarnRobinson5510]

Yessss make a Cobb loaf!! Yup it's Australian, but we love them in New Zealand aswell... It's literally like a cream cheese dip baked in a loaf of bread.. when done right, it's the BEST party food 😂😂 soo good!!

[@demicovington4879]

Bella, you and I have the same type of humor. Not everyone gets it and that’s okay, but I love it 🤣 Trauma bond besties!

[@barbaraunderwood1762]

Loud music in the car can hurt your eardrums. My 33 yr old granddaughter at 2 had to have her plugs put n her ears . She couldn’t stand loud music. As a baby loud noises hurt her ears. One day she slammed the wooden front door as a fire truck came down thestreet & said , momma hurt my ears, wthat’s when we took her to an ear doctor. Love watching u

[@JamieNicole729]

That Walmart inventory is now short 40 chic-fil-a gift cards 🤣🤣🤣🤣 oops. That’s what they get for having only self check outs open hahaha

[@dancingcharli]

Cob loaf dip is a spinach dip inside a cob loaf So easy to make - cream cheese, packet of frozen spinach(thawed) and spring onion soup mix. If you don’t use cream cheese then you can use mayo and sour cream mixed together. You need to gut the cob and bake it in oven crispy. Then use the bread and eat it with the dip. There as so many versions but this is what ours is.

[@elainetickner7029]

You will absolutely love the cobb loaf dip. When you do make it make sure you buy a cobb loaf just for dipping. I am sure both Aaron and Tristan will love all of the different recipes that you can do. My favourite is the bacon and cheese one. Love from Tea Gardens NSW Australia

[@tracym707]

💕😀 I just love both of these families so much all the kids are precious!

[@hizgrase]

I know you are sad to see Ariana go Crystal, it’s rough on moms. so many times when I lived so many miles away from my mom and we weren’t even close. I would go to Kentucky for some reason and see my mom and she would hug me at the car and I would cry all the way back to Austin, she had to turn around and go inside and socialize with the people that live there and forget about me. I got to cry for 1200 miles.

[@cazb7806]

Kudos Crystal for making the gift cards right, even though your family thought it was a Grinch prank. Blessings.

[@damienlee8079]

Bella don’t let the haters bring you down alright your amazing love your personality sense of humor you do you and ignore those haters 👍👍👍 and I love the crazy pieces family

[@leeannlawrence3185]

Aurora's is doing really well with her speech. This comment is from a MOM who has a son, now 38, that went through many years of speech therapy, not to mention adjustments to his teeth and jaws to allow the tongue to help shape words.

[@josiewilson4716]

Cob loaf..is generally a round loaf of bread hollowed out..and a cheese dip of sorts is made , put the dip in the hollowed loaf. Put the cheese filled loaf and broken bread pieces (drizzled in olive oil) then pop in the ov3n to chrisp bread

[@iamnotgoldenhar8645]

9:56 good neighbors are hard to find. My grandparents had the same neighbors for almost all of my life. They were super close and would talk over the fence. Such a good memory

[@pattygrant7858]

We had fantastic neighbors and ended up doing vacations together since our kids were friends also! Great memories that will last a lifetime ❤️

[@RégineBENJAMIN-g1u]

I haven't ended watching this video. For keeps Happy holidays to all and Happy New year Love y'all forever 😇

[@RégineBENJAMIN-g1u]

Bella! ttalking about social media... Beware! Handle with care because it's here to stay. Coming from me, moi, NYC -Paris World traveler once upon time, I hope y'all keep on ...keeping on with joy

[@annem6722]

On the lemonade/sprite thing, I can't speak for the specifics in Australia, but in the UK "lemonade" is clear, sparkling and lemon flavoured - so just like Sprite without the lime. We have Sprite as well, but I don't think anyone calls it lemonade. Now if you wanted your kind of (still and lemon-coloured) lemonade here, it might be referred to as "cloudy lemonade" or "still lemonade" but its pretty difficult to find - I know of a couple stores that sell it but its always a sort of 'luxury' item. I've tried to make it myself a couple of times because it can be soo good fresh, so if you have a good from-scratch lemonade recipe, that could be good fun one to share in the summer!

[@linedancergal]

The Grinch bit was so funny! I think you might be trying to do too much Crystal. Also I must say that I love your Christmas decor. I don't think you have too much - is that possible? The only thing wrong with it is that you take it down! I think it should be up all year round. You could have a Christmas house! 😂😂😂 I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with the house, and hoping it works out for those tiny homes.

[@Leah-v9t]

I love that tiered shelf in the garage. I been looking for one similar or like that. It’s such a pretty house decor

[@firephoto213]

I live on the worst block in my neighborhood. I knew people here before I bought my house and we got along. Then we got a psycho neighbor who targeted us and caused all of the other neighbors (except for 2) to turn on us. They got evicted almost 2 years ago and my other neighbors still don't talk to us... It is horrible to live like that. I never did anything to anyone and always reached out to help. Now I stay in my home and don't talk to anyone...

[@jodidenbykaye4590]

Cob loaf is a bread with the middle pulled out. Keep the pieces and toast them. The loaf is then filled with a cheese dip and baked. U dip the toasted bits into it or dip vegies and stuff. Google a random recipe. They are all delicious.

[@angellocke8473]

💕💖❤💘💝💓I love watching your videos. Thank you for sharing a part of your day with us!!! Have a great day!!!

[@TinasheMachimbidza]

Always watching from the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 hope Ariana travelled safely. Hope the laughed at the scam must have been hilarious 😂. Loved halies British accent nicely done

[@RiDeTr28]

Fun fact, from an aussie. If you ask for lemonade is not just sprite but if youre looking for your kind of lemonade, i would ask for a solo or a pub squash. Also, side note; cob loaf dip is a vibe

[@purdyhen7903]

Aurora has made great progress with her speech. ♥️

[@lindacurtis1872]

Bella, haters are gonna hate! Sounds to me like the tik tok girl is jealous! I am so glad you are painting the house it has so much potential, love the acreage! CONGRATULATIONS!

[@debraschluter501]

Not only Sprite, we do have just plain lemonade, woodroffes & Schweppes brands are some. Cob dip is a large round bread loaf with bread scooped out and filled with a dip, usually made of pkt French onion soup, frozen spinach, cream cheese & sour cream. We dip with the scooped out bread, crackers, carrot & celery sticks. From South Australia.

[@michaelsampson1349]

When Aaron said, "still can!!" 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Tash-ve6yu]

Hi from Australia:) Just wanted to set the record straight…yes our lemonade is different to your lemonade but our lemonade is not sprite, sprite is sprite :) We have clear lemonade that is just lemon, no lime. Your lemonade, we call lemon squash :) Would love to give Tristan and Aaron some Aussie recipes to try and create :)

[@Tash-ve6yu]

Also our lemonade and lemon squash are carbonated

[@kaylapugh9622]

Loved the Vlog love y’all so much One of my goals of 2025 is to meet yall

[@Leah-v9t]

Miss seeing Hannah Alex and Savanna… I feel like they are not in blogs much… I know ow it’s because they have a busy life but it’s sad. I feel like it’s been Alex the longest

[@nonondriessen]

Alex moved in with his GF, and is busy working. He posts short updates on his IG account though. He mentioned that he goes visit his family but prefers to be off camera.

[@DLMetzger72]

If I'm alone when driving, I'm with Bella, loud music and singing along.

[@TerenceStrong-d4q]

Crystal..y just keep all of your Christmas treasures. My family gets in me about all of mine too. But I tell them I have it all because I like to do different themes every year and I'm not getting rid of my stuff just in case I want to do something again or use it in a different way. Just hold on tight 😂

[@AmandaE24]

That was so cute when you and Aaron did that little country dance.

[@adakaygrogan5956]

When bella says that last summer was happiest she had ever been I just started crying 😭

[@sweetunicornllamabee1142]

Love y’all , y’all are amazing, give everybody a hugs for me .

[@OdetteMaurice-tp5sj]

You are such an awesome person Crystal❤️

[@snocat2875]

You need to do a neighborhood block party. Good music, refreshments or go Potlach style. Great way to start off a New Year.

[@rach97134]

Belllaaaa, do we get to see the video you filmed of your year? I remember you saying you were going to film all your best 2024 moments and put them into one video at the end of the year

[@amywilliams6696]

I didn't like the house at first but now I love it,and this is coming from someone who lives in a one bedroom and about to lose my job Tuesday cause I was short on my register again and have nowhere to turn. Your doing a great job with your home and kids God bless

[@lindacurtis1872]

Prayers everything works out for you!

[@RobinPendleton-q7x]

Hi Crazy Pieces I love your all videos Much love and blessings

[@sherriexley2929]

Look into the Amish in Pennsylvania they do tiny homes and they do an awesome job at building them. They have built a lot of tiny homes for the people that have lost their homes in South Carolina.

[@kellyjeannairne]

lol I’m feeling anxious just seeing the disorganised area you was looking for a costume in 😬😳

[@nikkih639]

I'm really glad you made the giftcard situation right!!

[@maryhopcroft4263]

What I admire about Crystal is through a lot of hate comments she has to read through, she stays so positive and shrugs it off because she knows she is not who the haters define her to be, she is an amazing person, mother, wife, sister and daughter❤

[@godislove2313]

If I'm with people and we're eating we turn it up a bit so we don't hear each other eating. When my kids were with me in my car we blared and jammed for sure. If I was looking for a place or got lost I had to turn it down so I could concentrate or see. 😆 Crystal keep your Christmas decorations. I would love to have decorations. It's okay to have nice things.

[@annettewolloff2308]

Omg I am from Australia and cob loafs are sooo bloody good. It's cooked in a cob which is a round bread and topping inside than you get extra bread break it up and cook than you use that bread to dip into the cob loaf bloody so good

[@angellynnstone9268]

Love your videos and where has Alex been at haven't seen him in a little bit in videos

[@cindyschuman4814]

What will you do with the dining room? So excited to hear the outside will be painted black and white!!! Yes!

[@laurierardin366]

lol Aarons Grinch voice sounded like Mrs. Doubtfire haha 😂

[@livinglifewithb.b9838]

Has Aurora been tested for audio sensory deficit disorder . I have it and growing up you have to keep telling me and reminding me of stuff to do .

[@_thegirlwithacoloredmind]

​@LisaDCrews there not autistic they have ID

[@livinglifewithb.b9838]

I did say they was what I'm talking about is where the left side of your brain tells the right . ​@@_thegirlwithacoloredmind

[@michellebrooks424]

Hello crazy Pieces thank you so much for sharing another amazing video your family is amazing and beautiful and I am so glad Bella had such a good summer ❤❤❤ you are amazing and beautiful don't listen to haters ❤❤❤❤

[@kerricollins3838]

Ryan so grown up his voice sounds adult now so proud how far they come Bella Liam Evie come far all of kids

[@pamthompson2978]

His name is Rylan. I used to think Ryan as well, until I saw where someone wrote his name on a gift tag or something like that.

[@crystalheck4077]

@@pamthompson2978it’s actually Rylan

[@loriwilcox9661]

Love the Grinch idea! I love your videos! Have a wonderful 2025! 😊

[@CharleneMcNeill]

Crystal, why don't you have like a tailgate party in the front? With all your neighbors, that might be the best thing. To get to know everybody for them to get to know you guys, that would be just awesome. It may be. Like a bounce house or something.

[@moniqueseitz2277]

Way to go Aaron the Grinch haha 😂🤣 lol jk

[@stephaniepapich8045]

That was very sweet I was bullying all the way through school and i learn to forgive them and they realize that if they bullying someone it doesn't make them a better person. Maybe when you get the house all put together during spring break have a little neighborhood block party to get to know the neighbors then ones that don't go away for spring break. It's just an idea. Does Aaron still talk to his brother who lives in Chicago IL area.

[@dannyparsons5777]

Cob loaf options - spinach and cheese and bacon. They are the best!!

[@vonastelken2165]

My driving music varies, depending how I feel that day. When my husband is along I give him 70s or 60s.

[@linsipes7343]

Music, baby, music! I don’t blast it but it’s not exactly quiet, either. Of course, I’m alone most of the time so I sing along (at least half of the words 😅. I listen to KLove, a national Christian music station.

[@mistylawrence2696]

Bella, I’m 47 and BLARE my music everyday!! I love my music loud! My car volume goes to 62 and that’s what I have it on 95% of the time.

[@gloup4662]

You could have a cook out /bring a dish and meet your neighbours :) x

[@aprilring1395]

That cowgirl hat, actually really suits Cristal !!

[@johncarolrenner6788]

such a sweet video Happy New Year

[@divahc1]

A cob Ioaf dip is a dip made and placed into a dug-out cob loaf. (A cob loaf is around loaf). It's a popular way of presenting a dip for a party. You can use some of the bread you removed from the loaf if you want.🇦🇺

[@LillyGarry]

OMG I CANT BELIEVE SHE IS ALREADY LEAVING

[@rachemlil]

Always watching g you makes me miss my kids being young. Now they are “too” old for fun Christmas. Also I wish I lived close to home (Oregon) to do fun things for others

[@justysq91]

I love the new living room ❤ but please change the furniture in dinnig room 😂 Those chairs don't go with this house at all 🫣🤭 (just my opinion😅) love ya!

[@GNO1310]

Halie I felt old too at 20 YO I am now going into my Jordan Year and feel ANCIENT!!!!!

[@wcwheelie1803]

My fiancé and I like to listen to my country music at ordinary levels, unless we are together. Then no radio because he has to talk… 😂

[@bethaimee881]

Learnt the lemonaide thing the hard way when I visited the US for the first time when I was 11 and didn’t get a carbonated drink I was so upset haha

[@yazkyomi]

The gift cards always have something wrong with them. Usually you have to go to an actual register for them to work.

[@ddinottia39]

You always have to go the register to cash out with a gift card. Because a lot of ppl steal them.

[@beverleypicard2116]

I'm liking these longer videos guys . Just fyi

[@alyssafennern1159]

Before I had kids I blasted music but after kids when I’m alone I sit in silence or has music low 😂

[@manonehlers3001]

Love your videos and you family! My 4 year old grandson was just recent diagnosis with aproxia and my 3 year old granddaughter is being tested this month sometime (same family). Can you share any info with me. I am just overwhelmed. So many questions.